Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Preview, Tuesday 5/31, 7:05 CT: The Infirmary Report
by Al Yellon on May 31, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintOver the last 10 days, the Cubs have had enough injuries and other transactions to fill up a whole month's worth of a transaction list. To recap:
May 22: placed CF Marlon Byrd on the 15-day disabled list (facial fractures), recalled RHP Justin Berg from Iowa.
May 24: placed RHP Matt Garza on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 18, 2011 (right elbow bone contusion), called up Lou Montanez from Iowa, transferred RHP Brian Schlitter from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
May 26: traded LHP Ryan Buchter to Atlanta Braves for RHP Rodrigo Lopez.
May 27: optioned Justin Berg to Iowa, designated RHP Robert Coello for assignment, RHP Rodrigo Lopez added to 40-man roster and placed on 25-man roster
May 28: activated RHP Randy Wells from the 15-day disabled list, optioned Casey Coleman to Iowa Cubs.
May 29: placed LF Reed Johnson on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 26, 2011 (lower back spasms), activated C Geovany Soto from the 15-day disabled list, optioned C Welington Castillo to Iowa, called up Brad Snyder from Iowa Cubs, transferred RHP Andrew Cashner from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
May 30: placed 2B Jeff Baker on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 29, 2011 (left groin strain), called up DJ LeMahieu from Tennessee, designated RHP Jeff Stevens for assignment.
To recap, that's four players from the Opening Day roster placed on the DL, two players activated from the DL, three players sent to Iowa (including one just recalled), two players DFA'd, three players added to the 40-man roster and...
... today, the Cubs added one more to that list when they placed Alfonso Soriano on the 15-day DL with a left quad strain and recalled Tyler Colvin. Now, let's see Mike Quade do the right thing and simply put Colvin in the lineup every day and let him playUnfortunately, not today.
Cubs lineup:
Fukufome rf, Barney 2b, Castro ss, Pena 1b, Ramirez 3b, DeWitt lf, Campana cf, Soto c, Zambrano p
I don't get it at all. If Colvin is here, he needs to start, period.
Astros lineup:
Bourn cf, Barmes ss, Pence rf, Lee lf, Keppinger 2b, Wallace 1b, Johnson 3b, Cancel c, Lyles p
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Big Z started, had a shaky outing (five ER in 5.2 IP) in Houston on April 13. The Cubs scored nine runs and won that day, the only time (so far) they've beaten the Astros this year. Z hit a home run that day, too, but also allowed one (to Matt Downs).
Except for the brief time that the Braves' Julio Teheran (born January 27, 1991) was in their starting rotation this month, Starlin Castro has been the youngest player in baseball since he was recalled on May 7, 2010, quite a long time to have that distinction. That will change again tonight when Jordan Lyles, who was born on October 19, 1990, makes his MLB debut. Lyles is about seven months younger than Castro. Lyles was the 38th overall pick in the 2008 draft and has posted a 3.20 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, with only three HR allowed in 59 innings, this year at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
And I think we may have found someone who looks younger than Tony Campana.
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Today's first pitch thread will be up at 7 p.m. CDT and the overflow threads will post at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CDT. If you need more overflows due to extra innings or rain delays, post them in the fanshot section.
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The "No Talking About DeWitt" thread
1st
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen. ~Bob Lemon, 1981
or Quade...or Hendry...or Colvin...
>cricketts chirping<
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen. ~Bob Lemon, 1981
Riggins no...
Ricketts is OK , only if it has to do with pizza, hot dogs and free t-shirts.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen. ~Bob Lemon, 1981
LOL @ the Cubs Lineup!!!!!
LOL @ the Cubs minor league coaching staff!!!!!
LOL @ Hendry for hiring his fishing buddy!!!!!
LOL @ Ricketts for approving and allowing it all to happen!!!!
It would be hilarious if they lost on dropped pop up to left!!!!!!
Bring back Brant Brown!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on May 31, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Blame me if the Cubs lose tonight.
I’m 0-6 on the year so far and am heading up there again. The streak has to end…right?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yes.
I just broke my 0-5 on Sunday. It sure was nice to see a win. Hope they win for you tonight.
Fasten those seat belts...
5 Royals games.
And all 3 Cubs @ Royals in a few weeks.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
LOL, you can't lose at those games.
I haven’t been to KC for several years, I hope the Royals will become competitive with their kids. I am ok with one more bad year.
I'll give Quade a pass on not playing Colvin tonight.
Its been his MO to not play guys the day they arrive, but if he is not in the line up tmrw, this is idiotic.
also, good thing they called up DJL huh? he’s certainly doing everyone a lot of good at the end of the bench…
by MDavis on May 31, 2011 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Play Montanez or Snyder....
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I am with you TJ
QIAFI.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Yep.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Although to avoid breaking Al's posting rules
Change F to Fricking
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Ah, that was my first guess.
Would have thought TJ would mean it to be:
Quade Is A Fantastic Inspiration!!!!!!!!
Quade Is A Funny Igloo
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Its his MO to screw guys like Colvin and Beef and even Tony didnt play the first week.....
BUT DEWITT MUST PLAY!!!!!!
Amazing!!!
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Colvin needs to play +100
starting tomorrow, I’ll give Q that long to come to his senses.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on May 31, 2011 5:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hey, why not this?
Why not put DJL in left? He has about as much experience there as DeWitt, and he’s an actual prospect.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
man!
it’s a good thing we didn’t hire that Sandberg guy!
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run FOR Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Good article by Wojo at ESPN on Sandberg
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&page=wojciechowski/110530
It’s funny how things work out. Sandberg never had a chance. (He didn’t go to the U. of New Orleans back in the ‘70s.) It looks like he’ll be back in the show sooner or later.
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Following the Cubs logic, this makes a lot of sense.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Lyles will throw at least 6 innings of shutout ball.
Is Houston’s catcher’s name really Cancel?
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
What's even weirder...
…they have a pitcher named Submit.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
Sounds like the name of some female porn star.
Something like" Sally Anne Submit"?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Yes, it is.
And when he starts to swing and then stops, that’s a Cancel check.
by Jody Jody Davis on May 31, 2011 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S A WINNER!
Tom Ricketts, tell him what he’s won!
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elgato promised there would be blood in this thread...
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Well, I predicted.
Anyway, I’m going to do my best to stay out of the game thread tonight.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Too bad. We could've had quite the throwdown.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
No thanks.
I’ve had my fill of them lately ;).
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Pfft. As if one needs to be around to be a part of the throwdown.
But fine, I’ll keep you out of it.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Did someone mention blood?
I’m going to see the Chiefs next week on Vampire Night. Can’t wait.
Fasten those seat belts...
Will a single reporter ask Quade why he chooses to start a 2nd baseman in left...
over the other outfielders on the team?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
They have better things to do than ask your petty questions.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Shoe drank all the beer
And the Chivas
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
SBN thanks him.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
"Holy shit! Look how much money we made off these ads!"
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
"Yeah, but
it looks like a million of these came from someone named ‘shoemile’."
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Y'all made your money, now back off of me!
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Yes they wait till the Convention to mock people who ask
such silly stuff.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well you can't expect them to accountable for stuff or anything.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Thats because the convention is for saying "rah-rah!! Go Cubs!!!"
None of this organization’s leadership is dumb enough to engage the fanbase on real issues. Now don’t get me wrong, they’re dumb, but they’re not THAT dumb.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Cream-puff interviews.
Why should Quade answer those questions anyway? Let him talk about how he enjoyed Fenway like his boss Ricketts.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Maybe Quade is trying to get fired at this point
Like he’s channeling Peter from Office Space. The worse he does, the longer he stays.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Ask him yourself at the firehouse.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Just went for an afternoon run around the park
and there is absolutely nobody in the neighborhood, at 4:55 there were twenty people on each side waiting to get into the bleachers, never seen it that empty at the entrance for a night game. Murphy’s was deserted, Al might be sitting all alone tonight.
In that case...
he’ll have DeWitt’s ear all game long. I hope he claps alot and tells him to “go get’em”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Al, please turn off the lights when you leave.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
never seen wrigley this empty this early
i lived a block away for exactly five years and even in 2006 that place was packed every day until the first night after labor day. 2006 was bad too, the Cubs have lost a fan base quicker than I can recall in a long time.
But I thought tonight was 3 dollar beer night?
Where is everyone to take advantage of this deal?
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Its really not that good of a deal.
$3 for a 12oz. beer isn’t terrible, especially for Wrigley and its surrounding bars on a game night, lower prices to $2 or $1, and they’d be in business.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
And then maybe there would the riots that everyone was afraid of when this promotion was announced.
And we’d actually see some real entertainment.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
agreed, plus it's a draft beer
it’s not really that great of a deal, the bleachers have gottern ridiculously young, went on Sunday and I thought I turned the clock back ten years to a college frat party.
Plus the price of the ticket you would need to drink 50 just to average a $ beer
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Bah
Supposed to be $4 beer
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Aggravating
I went to buy a single ticket on stubhub at 4:10. Sun was peeking out and the forecast looked safe. And Stubhub through a gasket – their verisign signature authorization was down.
So I go do a conference call and it starts to rain. So I give up on the rain.
A few minutes after 5:05 (when Stubhub sales are cut off), the sun comes out again!!
Aaargh!!! I guess I’m not supposed to go to this game. And bleacher seats were $21 all-in, and field boxes were $27!
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on May 31, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, Quade sent DeWitt to the hospital instead.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
by elgato on May 31, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 10 recs
Now... that was the funniest line of the day.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Is Colvin in Chicago?
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And on the bench.
Wonderful.
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and so is Montenez
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They are all hanging out with Snyder.
We should start all infielders. Or better yet switch all infielders and outfielders just like in Little League. Everyone deserves to play any position they want to try. Plus they should all get to pitch, except for Hill, because they will all want to pitch to him.
by jpeters407 on May 31, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
catching instructor....on the radio is saying how much the pitchers love Hill....
I have a question….does everyone hate Soto or something?….I’m sick of hearing this! They are really jamming it down our throats….I bet anything Colvin and Soto will be traded.
:(
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by cooliogirl47 on May 31, 2011 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Currently chilling out at ESPNZone
His time is better spent there
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope that DeWitt does good and doesn't fall down on the job like yesterday.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I sure hope he doesn't get three hits and throw a guy out at the plate...
… because otherwise, what would you guys all bitch about?
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
Oh c'mon Ross.
You act like it’s difficult to find something about this team to bitch about.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Anybody else think the Cubs are the most flawed team in the NL?
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Who else could it be? Even the 'Stros beat up on us.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I went to the twins game
Sunday. Sold out. Bad game too, three errors I think. Maybe this will be Ricketts plan. If wrigley won’t pack them in build a new park.
Had a lot cheaper weekend in Minneapolis than Chicago too.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on May 31, 2011 5:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm going in mid-July.
More for the experience than the team. I went to college up there and want to check the new place out when it’s nice and warm.
Did you do anything fun in MPLS that you care to share?
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
No
They’re the most flawed team in MLB.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but the payroll's only like, 130 million or so.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
OK, just checking if I wasn't nuts or a "bad poster" or whatever.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
So, hindsight is a bitch
At this point, I’m really regretting the $100 I dropped on a bus trip in July. The only takeaway from that is that beer is included, so by the time the game even starts, I shouldn’t even care, and I won’t have to spend a dime in the park, except for frozen lemon ice. That’s the only positive I can find at this point.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
what about me, i dropped 500 to go to St. Louis for the weekend
it’s still a good time, just as long as I avoid the baseball game, what a joke those games will be.
Woah
$500 is an overnight stay at a honeymoon suite with a jacuzi at Cedar Point. There’s infintely more value there.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus, your giving the Cardinals $ which they need to resign Pujols.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
worse than a communist
if such a thing exists
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so.
Three out of my last four games featured heavy storms at some part of the day.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this the Astros thread?
Where are all the Cubs fans?
The sun is up. They sky is blue. It's beautiful, and so are you. Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play? ~Lennon & McCartney
by SouthWabashSoul on May 31, 2011 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Probably in the alt-game thread
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey...It's quiet...
Almost alarmingly so…
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Another s'wonderful game
for the Cubs. The Astros have a rookie pitcher starting………..y’all know what that means. Our offense will be offensive with no patience at the plate, our defense will probably suck once again and the list goes on…………..gah
I have 4 tix...
in section 204 that I’m looking to dump. Anyone want them? I’m going to the game and can meet you anytime from 6:15 on…
Would you be willing to barter?
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
ooh, this could be good. Whaddya got?
The sun is up. They sky is blue. It's beautiful, and so are you. Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play? ~Lennon & McCartney
by SouthWabashSoul on May 31, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not going to exchange his tickets for that bag of empty cans in that grocery cart of yours.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
But the Cubs are perfectly willing to exchange a dumpy show for a couple C notes...
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
NOT MY CANS!
They’re my children! Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Bud Ice, Sparks, Slice, etc.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got a guitar and drum set
from Rock Band 1, I’ll give you that, a potted plant that just has some dirt in it, and a grill brush.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
When I was little my sister showed me two pictures and told me to find six differences between them.
I spent over an hour trying to, and I couldn’t even find one. Then she told me the pictures were the exact same, laughed at me, and then went over to her friends house.
Moral of the story, don’t waste your time.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on May 31, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
because jeff stevens sucks
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh
i dont know about that
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
why burn him just to have Colvin,Snyder, Montanez hold downthe end of the bench
but you’re right Stevens won’t be an ace
you can just as easily burn snyder and montanez to put him back on it
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
What lovely arsonists we have here.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody else get REAL hungry when they're sick?
What’s up with that, can’t even taste anything… Too tired to get real worked up over stupid f’n decisions. What’s it gonna take for these clowns to get SOMETHING figured out. Like Dewitt really figures into this teams plans going forward. Oh well, maybe he will fall on his ass again, it was sorta entertaining…
I always get the craving for chicken tenders
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Aramis isn't gonna be back next year.
Your 2012 Chicago Cubs starting Third Baseman? BLAKE DEWITT.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I'd rather have Joyce Dewitt
She’s still alive, right?
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2011 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man
I know what I’m doing tonight.
“Take my breath awaaaaaaaaaaaaaay”
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
DUI
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
"We really like Witty's approach and he gives us some flexability now that he can play the OF" - Mike Quade, Spring Training 2012
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You should take Quietus
that would help to alleviate that.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
You should take Quietus
that would help to alleviate that.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it will produce the same effect
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
"Aaron Miles can play all three outfield positions" - Jim Hendry, Spring Training 2009
Never forget.
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Ramirez is in LF....last minute change
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
If you want to fire somebody...
Fire the trainer.
They might as well rename this team the Chicago Groin Strains.
It's 106 miles to Chicago...
Every team gets bit by the injury bug.
Just so happens that (1) we are a bad team and (2) it’s all happening at the same time.
Every time I look at these lineups I think to myself, “Jesus, I can’t believe he’s on this team”.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I wish Jesus was on this team.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
With his core
I bet he has a ton of pop in his bat. Ichiro would be jealous.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
The holes in his hands really hurt his feilding abilities
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohhhhh
too soon?
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
We're like the worst defensive team in baseball, so it can't hurt.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Dan St. Paul from Bob & Tom (when they used to be good, pre-FCC) did two entire segments on Jesus Christ playing baseball.
And Harry Caray was the announcer, of course. Here.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
His balls show when he slides
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
and....it went too far.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
It is what I do
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You're out of control
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I am like a crazy person only worse
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why you slide head-first, duh.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Still better than the Sox
wearing shorts.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
screw this team
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Great now Even Jesus has turned on us
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
So... is Soto gonna pitch tomorrow? With Big Z behind the plate?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
MLB.com sez sprained ankle...
But he is on the 15 day DL
From their MLB beat reporter:
RobBiertempfel Rob Biertempfel #pirates c ryan doumit has fractured left ankle. Will be out at least a month
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
What did Doumit do to Pena?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
So we can sign Pujols and Fielder!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
sweet!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on May 31, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
sweeter!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on May 31, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait a second... but Quade will start Pujols in LF anyway.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
It doesn't matter!!!
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Only because Big Mac was at 1st, and Rolen was at 3rd (I think).
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
By the way
I predict this thread will be infinitely more fun than the post game thread.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
Especially if they win.
Boy, those sure are boring.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Well
if we win, then Fat Kick Punker can keep making his linestepping comments about El Savior.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Shit I thought you meant Haysus
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course.
These are great. The game threads are too (except when the whiners go tell daddy somebody cussed at him).
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Damnit
I wish I could quote that jerk who went batty yesterday. That would’ve been a great retort.
I<3 you tho..
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Close
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
well it rymes
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Hester Prynne?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Picnics are not conducive to soup.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
if you have it in the winter, it will be
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't test my Crock-Pot abilities; I'm from Minnesota.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Do you have the one
with the locking mechanism on the sides to keep the lid tight?
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet he has one that his Grandma crafted with her own bare hands
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Well, I've got the one with the locks
and it’s really awesome for pulled pork or roast beef. Also tremendous for my chicken tortellini soup with parm and spinach.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't use that hippy new age shit.
CROCK-POT
One dial, couple settings, handles that work for crap.
CROCK-POT
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Don't get all NBF on me
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Clearly you don’t know me and NBF.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 31, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that rec was really for the one in the screen shot
by LT on May 31, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
To be fair,
Bruce n I had a nice polite conversation last night. So there’s that.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yes, everyone got along swimmingly last night
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
THAT'S IT
NO MORE OF THIS
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
it's a meta-comment!
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a dream within a dream
within a dream.
Has that van hit the water yet?
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the top was gonna topple
But then I saw DeWitt was starting in left.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
get the hardy boys on this, stat!
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on May 31, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for taking my lead on that though :)
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I've told you to not fold BCB over onto itself Dan....
it would be “bad”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a little fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing
Define bad.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
IT would just end in a fist fight
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on May 31, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
no, slap-fight...
you’ve never seen Dan get huffy before.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I still dream about that breakfast place in SD.
And wish I woulda taken my leftovers.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I actually like him for NFL coverage.
:: ducks ::
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Backbackbackbackbackbackbackbackbackback
RumblingbumblinstumblinHECOULDGOALLTHEWAY
By the way, everyone needs to read Those Guys Have All the Fun. It’s a book about ESPN, written from interviews by those who work for the company. No one is sparred. It’s written by the same person who wrote Live From New York.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
He's just all about the cliches and stupid song lyrics....
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I think LeBron's going to re-sign with Cleveland.
He’s just a real loyal guy.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Sub LeBron for Dwight Howard
and in a year link back to the comment and laugh.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the Caddy Shack of preview threads
We should always aim for this, win or lose. Slobs vs Snobs.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
"You do drugs, Danny?"
“Everyday, sir.”
“Goooood.”
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Nice hat!
Bet you get a free bowl of soup with a hat like that…
Oh, looks good on you though!
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
"I bet you were somethin' before electricity."
“IT’S A PARKING LOT, WANG!”
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
"Dancing sir, mostly dancing"
Wait…wrong movie.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody see Pujols get thrown out on a single?
Sut is saying that the contract situation is causing him to press too much.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
I come here for the peanuts.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Wrigley needs some animatronic dinosaurs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Soriano does a good enough job passing for one out in left.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Nah, it turnes out that rash was from wearing his underroos before washing them when they were new.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man, growing up as a fat kid
these were awesome. I’m nowhere near as in good of shape as I was before my daughter was born, but these would send me over the edge.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Eww.
Vanilla, baby.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Vanilla FTW
High five.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Vanilla 2, Fudge 1.
Majority rules.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Do you even know what was in the fudge dip?
There’s a reason this shit isn’t on shelves, although I’m sure you can buy it on Amazon.com.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Right, cause stupid 10 year old me ever gave a damn about that.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I cared about what I ate when I was 10?
I can assure you I did not.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
No, dude
I think he means they’re on Amazon. So, I can get BooBerry cereal AND Dunkaroos on Amazon?
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, right.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Sut needs to go back to the full goatee
or shave off that True Grit mustache he has going on.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 31, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
What are the odds of going 6-3 this homestand?
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
High Time for a Win - Go Cobs
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on May 31, 2011 6:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
heehee
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on May 31, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew this team wouldn't be good
but I didn’t expect this bad this early.
If it weren’t for Starlin and Barney (and the fact that Pena is pretty) I don’t think I’d have watched more than 10 minutes of this team. Gonna be a long summer, boys.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Since Mister Ricketts is so smitten with other ballparks....
…we need to have our own race during the seventh inning stretch. Pittsburgh has a pieroghie race, Milwaukee has the sausage race – I propose that the Cubs have a wheelchair race where our DL competes for a no-trade clause.
I enjoy this website because it's so interesting to see folks pole vaulting over mouse turds.
"He is doing the best he can..."
Shoemile, May 2011, Re: Koyie Hill
Then I guess that is the problem. Not many of these players would you want on a Championship-caliber team.
The season is now done. Its not “Still Early”, for a team with this much sucktitude. They find so many ways to grab defeat from the jaws of victory. To manage to strand all of Chicago on the bases. To have myriad defensive lapses.
Just all a bunch of shit.
Thank you Tom Rickets for taking my $15+,000 this year. You are a lucky man. I am stupid.
As are my other Cubbie bretheren, for following and blindly supporting your garbage product.
As in several down years, you can bet it will be status quo next year as Hendry will not get cleany evaluated once more due to the injuries. No Matter that the team played like shit most of April and into May.
I just hope that we get to evaluate the youngsters FINALLY, and that we are able to execute favorable trades, for once, sooner rather than later.
Lol I can't believe you're still bringing that up.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
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